Port Vale’s League form at least has taken an up-turn. The side have also scored three times in the last two home games so perhaps their spell of pleasing football with no end product is at an end. We expect a bumper crowd to be in place in Burslem to watch this one with the majority hoping for an upset. If you’re going, the Valiants have produced this matchday guide THE MANAGERS “We’re now looking forward to a great night on Tuesday night. A game where no-one expects us to get anything but the rewards are absolutely so big for us as a football club. And for us to be in the quarter-final anyway is a great achievement…”Andy Crosby – Port Vale manager“It’s a great stage to be involved in.
Port Vale v Middlesbrough League Cup preview - Vale Park's biggest cup game in years - onevalefan. co. uk19th December 2023 Have your say Share your thoughts on this article. Click on the button to leave a comment… 2023-24 Port Vale season, Port Vale News League Cup, Middlesbrough comments It’s perhaps not the glamour tie Vale wanted but this home tie against Championship opposition gives Vale a chance of progressing to the semi-final stages – here’s our preview. PREAMBLE Opposition: MiddlesbroughCompetition: League Cup quarter-finalVenue: Vale Park stadiumDate: Tuesday, 7. 45pm So, while hopes have faded in other cup competitions.
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They have never faced each other in the League Cup. Club historyFounded in 1876, they joined the League in 1899 and spent twenty two years in the top-flight playing their first games at Ayresome Park in 1903. They won the League Cup in 2004 and were FA Cup runners-up in 1997. CONNECTIONS CurrentThis will be a big game for Valiants stopper Connor Ripley facing his hometown side and the club where he started his professional career. Ripley, son of Boro favourite Stuart, made just three appearances for the side over a eight year spell. Striker Uche Ikpeazu also spent a year on the Boro books in recent years.
The club’s top-scorer with seven goals, including two in the cup. Jonny Howson (pictured)The vastly experienced captain is now 35 years of age. He joined Boro after lengthy spells with Leeds and Norwich, the latter in the top flight. HISTORY Port Vale wins: 10Draws: 6Port Vale losses: 16 Fixture historyThe two sides first met in 1899 when it finished in a 3-1 victory for the Valiants. The last time the sides met at Vale Park was back in 1998 when a Paul Merson strike settled it 1-0 in Boro’s favour.
Injury newsBoro are missing a number of players with goalkeeper Seny Dieng now a doubt after being assessed for a thigh injury. Man in chargeFormer England International Michael Carrick was handed his first managerial role in October 2022. His record stands at 31 wins from 59 games in charge. THREE TO WATCH Tom GloverLikely to be in goal if first choice Seny Dieng is ruled out, the six foot three inches Australian has played four times in the League Cup this season conceding five times. Emmanuel Latte LathThe 24 year-old Ivory Coast striker joined from Atalanta on a permanent deal in August.
We’ve earned it. It’s a big game for us. They’ve done very well. They had a fantastic game at the weekend. Lots of movement and quick, clever play so yeah, they’re a good team and totally deserve to be where they are. ”Michael Carrick – Boro manager TEAM NEWS Line-UpAndy Crosby made a big call on Saturday when he replaced captain Nathan Smith with Kofi Balmer. However, with Balmer guilty of a couple of second-half errors, will he recall the normally reliable Smith for this match? The other quandary could concern vice captain Funso Ojo who was forced off early. InjuriesJosh Thomas is likely to remain sidelined for this one but fellow striker James Wilson has been training – so will he be able to make the squad? Wingback Mitch Clark remains in rehabilitation after surgery. OPPONENTS League position: 13th (Championship)Form: W-L-L-L-WTop-scorer: Latte Lath (7)Manager: Michael Carrick Recent gamesOpponents Middlesbrough won 2-1 at struggling Swansea City at the weekend. They reached the quarter-finals of this competition with a dramatic 3-2 win at Exeter City in the previous stage.
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